The Village

NOTE: We will be commencing site work and maintenance in the village on Monday the 5th of November. There will be noise and disruption during this time, however, it is vital that the work be carried out. We do apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Situated on a private peninsula overlooking stunning coastal scenery, the Italian Riviera meets rural Wales with a riot of colour and architectural styles at Portmeirion Village. Built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion is now one of Wales’ most popular tourist destinations.

The concept of a tightly grouped coastal village had been envisaged by Clough Williams-Ellis years before he found the site, close to his own home in North Wales, on which he managed to realise his dream. Portmeirion has become known as one of the most successful British architectural projects of the twentieth century.

Using an eco-friendly approach, he designed his architectural vision around a Mediterranean piazza. Endangered buildings and unwanted artefacts from all over the globe were transported and rebuilt to create a nest of loggias, grand porticoes and tiny terracotta-roofed houses, painted in bright colours.

The village was built over two phases, 1926 - 1939 and 1954 - 1976 by which time Clough was well into his 90s. Most buildings were designed and built by Clough but a few were transported from elsewhere such as the Town Hall, the Bristol Colonnade, and the facade of the Dome, originally the upper part of a Norman Shaw fireplace.

Portmeirion Village and accommodation will close at 5pm on Wednesday 5th September for Festival No 6. The village will be open to Festival No 6 ticket holders only from 6-10 September. The village will re-open at 9:30am and accommodation will re-open at 3pm on Tuesday 11th September. The woodland train will re-open on Wednesday 12th September.

Guests are advised that there may be some disruption around the village from 22 August to 15 September 2018.